MANILA: The chairperson of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Thursday expressed support for the proposal allowing the long-term lease of land to foreigners.

In a statement, committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, said he beli…

TACLOBAN CITY: At least 2,000 residents in this city on Thursday benefited from the ‘Lab for All’ free medical and other services caravan led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.

In her speech at the People’s Center and Library, the First Lady said the…

MANILA: The income of tricycle drivers in Quezon City has increased as a result of the government’s anti-‘colorum’ and ‘no plate, no travel’ campaign in the city, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Thursday.

In a statement, LTO Chief, Assistan…

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wished the Philippine delegation good luck as it competed in the 19th World Kendo Championships from July 4 to 7 in Milan Italy.

‘As you wield the shinai with the vigorous character required for it, may you a…

MANILA: Visiting Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has praised the country’s economic performance under the Marcos administration and conveyed the growing interest among Thai firms in expanding investments in the country.

The official made th…

BUTUAN CITY: The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported the confiscation of over PHP42 million worth of illegal drugs from January to June this year.

The illegal drugs seized include some 3,889 grams of shabu, 79.375 grams of m…

MANILA: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday lauded First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos’ “Lab for All” project for making healthcare more accessible to the poor, especially those in the provinces.

During the launch of the “Lab for All” caravan in…

MANILA: Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to visit the Philippines within the year, his foreign minister announced Thursday.

In a press conference in Makati City, visiting Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said the two gove…